Handlebar Grip; Steering Knuckles - Arctic Cat 700 Diesel ATV 2007 Service Manual

4. Install the splash panels; then install the front
wheels and tighten to specifications using a criss-
cross pattern.
5. Lower the ATV and place the handlebar and caps
into position on the steering post; then position the
instrument pod mounts on top of the caps and
secure with the four cap screws. Tighten to specifi-
cations.
6. Place the instrument pod into position; then secure
with reinstallable rivets and the ignition switch
locking ring.
7. Install the steering post access cover and secure
with reinstallable rivets; then install and secure the
radiator access cover.

Handlebar Grip

REMOVING
1. Remove the plug from the head of the rivet.
2. Using a 1/8-in. drill bit, drill out the rivet.
3. Using compressed air between the grip and the
handlebar, twist the grip back and forth until it
slides free of the handlebar.
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INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Inspect the grip for wear, cuts, or cracks.
2. Inspect the grip for deterioration.
INSTALLING
NOTE: Before installing a grip, use contact
spray or alcohol to clean the inside of the grip and
the handlebar of glue residue, oil, or any other
contaminant.
1. Apply a liberal amount of Handlebar Grip Adhe-
sive to the inside of the grip.
2. Align the rivet hole in the grip with the rivet hole
in the handlebar; then align the notch (inside the
grip) with the slot in the handlebar and slide the
grip onto the handlebar until it is fully seated.
3. Wipe off any excess glue; then secure the grip with
a new rivet.
4. Install the plug on the head of the rivet.

Steering Knuckles

REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
! WARNING
Make sure the ATV is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
2. Remove the wheel cap from the hub; then remove
the cotter pin from the nut.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
7. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball
joints in the knuckle.
8. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the snap ring from the knuckle; then
remove the bearing.
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